Senior Payroll Consultant
- Deliver efficient and accurate payroll services
- Provide advice on payroll, leave, and entitlements
- Ensure compliance with legislation and agreements
- 12 month contract
- Extensive and demonstrated payroll knowledge
- A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) prior to commencement.
About the Opportunity
Davies Stewart is partnering with a key public sector department based in the heart of Adelaide to secure an experienced Senior Payroll Consultant (ASO3/ASO4 classification). This is a fantastic job offering for a dedicated Candidate who wants to make an immediate impact within the South Australian public sector.
Operating from a central CBD office location in Pirie Street, this role is initially offered as a 12-month contract and operates standard business hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week) in a collaborative on-site environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable to the Manager Workforce Management for delivering efficient, accurate, and comprehensive payroll and position management services.
- Perform complex calculations, including detailed leave audits, termination payments, and the management of overpayment recoveries and reconciliations.
- Provide responsive, accurate, and sensitive verbal and written advice to internal stakeholders and customers at all levels across the Department regarding payroll, leave, and entitlements.
- Ensure strict departmental compliance with relevant legislation, modern awards, and Enterprise Agreements.
- Maintain and update both paper and electronic records, handle invoicing, and support general administrative functions.
About You
To thrive in this employment opportunity, you will bring extensive public sector payroll expertise and a proactive attitude:
- Extensive and demonstrated payroll knowledge and experience gained within the South Australian Government sector.
- A strong, practical understanding of relevant Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and pay-related legislation.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with a fast-learning aptitude and high internal motivation.
- Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills to handle complex and sensitive inquiries.
- A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) prior to commencement.
Apply Now
To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.
Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.
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